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SUMMARY:Youth Unify 2026
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Unique and United – Discovering Our Superpowers for Inclusive Communities \nIn a world that is increasingly globalised\, young people live with greater intercultural access than ever before – in relationships\, friendships\, culture\, and communication. This brings rich opportunities\, but also the risk of losing our individuality in mass culture. Youth Unify Camp 2026 invites young leaders from across Europe to step into a space where every individual is seen\, valued\, and celebrated as uniquely created\, while learning how to build stronger\, more inclusive communities together. \nPlease find the full concept document here. \nMore information and registration here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/youth-unify-2026/
LOCATION:Magnetsried\, Germany
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unify":MAILTO:buzaserzsebet@kie.hu, ymcayouthunify@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
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SUMMARY:7th European YMCA Youth Workers Camp
DESCRIPTION:Full information available here
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/7th-european-ymca-youth-workers-camp/
LOCATION:Camp Michelstadt/Odenwald\, Michelstadt/Odenwald\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Local YMCA event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
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SUMMARY:ESG Leadership Training & Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The ESG Leadership Training & Seminar is an international camp designed for scouts – young leaders\, who want to learn\, connect\, and bring new energy back to their local groups. \nDuring a few inspiring days at a traditional Czech riverside camp\, participants will explore leadership in practice through many interactive workshops\, outdoor challenges\, group discussions\, and hands-on activities. \nThe program focuses on developing scouting skills\, teamwork\, responsibility\, and the ability to lead with purpose. \nAge Limit: 14 – 99 years\nLeaders under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. \nPrice:  \n130 € Eastern Europe (Czech Republic\, Hungary\, Armenia\, Belarus\, Lithuania\, Ukraine)\n190 € Western Europe (Switzerland\, Finland\, Germany\, Sweden\, Norway) \nThe participation fee includes accommodation (in cottages)\, meals (Wednesday’s dinner – Sunday’s breakfast) and local transport costs (from Prague to the camp site and back). \nThe travel costs from your country to Prague is not included.\nPayment info will be sent after the registration ends. \nLocation: The Masaryk’s YMCA camp. \nIf you travel by plane\, train or car\, please try to make sure you are in Prague on August 12\, 2026 at 12.00​.\nAlso try for your return flight to not be earlier than August 16\, 2026 at 16.00 \n(or at 14.00 from Prague\, Main Railway Station when travelling by train). \nMore detailed information will be sent to all participants in advance. \nRegistration open until 30.4.2026. Open here. \nFor more information: esglts[at]ymcaskaut.cz \n 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/29453/
LOCATION:The Masaryk’s YMCA camp\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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ORGANIZER;CN="YMCA Scouting & Jungschar Group":MAILTO:esg[at]kie.hu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
CREATED:20260625T101830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T101830Z
UID:30128-1787097600-1787702399@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:GenNext Summer School
DESCRIPTION:YMCA Generation Next Summer School 2026 will take place in Dresden\, Germany between 19th and 25th of August 2026. \nDuring the first half of the event\, scholarship recipients from Armenia and Georgia will share experiences\, reflect on their journey over the past year\, and deepen their learning through interactive sessions rooted in practice and purpose. The process will be facilitated by the expert contracted for the external evaluation of the entire project. \nThe second half of the event will focus on AI & Ethics\, involving hands on experts from various IT partners\, Christian leaders and the local community of Dresden. \nThe event is organised in partnership with Frauenkirche Foundation.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/gennext-summer-school/
LOCATION:Dresden\, Dresden\, Germany
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T134700Z
UID:30447-1788912000-1788998399@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The YMCA Europe Capacity Building Workshop brings together YMCA leaders to strengthen their organisations\, explore movement development services and opportunities\, create tailored organisational roadmaps\, and share best practices from the projects on refugee integration and community cohesion.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/capacity-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
CREATED:20260629T153204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T134328Z
UID:30147-1788998400-1789084799@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Dissemination event: eDU Hubs and Mobile Centres (EHMC) Project
DESCRIPTION:YMCA Europe\, in collaboration with its project partners\, is pleased to announce and invite colleagues\, policymakers\, civil society actors\, researchers\, and practitioners to the upcoming Community Forum: “From Emergency Response to Sustainable Integration: Scaling Community-Based Solutions for Refugee Inclusion in Europe.” \nFull information available here: https://www.ymcaeurope.com/ymca-europe-invites-you-to-the-ehmc-community-forum-in-brussels/ \n 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/dissemination-event-edu-hubs-and-mobile-centres-ehmc-project/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
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SUMMARY:Roots Expert Pool Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The highly anticipated Roots Flagship program is back! We’re excited to announce the call for applications for a new cohort of the Peace Work Institute (PWI). \nThe PWI is a key component of YMCA Europe Roots for Peace program\, with the aim to empower youth workers and opinion leaders in acting for change in their organizations and communities as multipliers of peace culture and movement. \nMore information available here. 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/roots-expert-pool-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Valletta\, Malta
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
CREATED:20260901T135555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T140629Z
UID:30455-1790208000-1790553599@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Movement Strengthening Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Movement Strengthening Committee will meet in Gabrovo\, Bulgaria\, from 24 to 27 September 2026. The meeting will bring together committee members to review strategic priorities\, exchange updates and good practices\, and coordinate future actions aimed at strengthening national YMCA movements and collaboration across Europe.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/movement-strengthening-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Gabrovo\, Bulgaria
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
CREATED:20260902T071309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T071309Z
UID:30467-1792368000-1792713599@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:West Balkan Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From 19 to 22 October 2026\, representatives of YMCAs from across the West Balkans and partner movements will gather in Gabrovo\, Bulgaria\, for the West Balkan Network Meeting.  \nHosted by YMCA Gabrovo\, the meeting will provide an opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation\, exchange experiences and good practices\, and explore new ways to support youth programmes\, good governance and organisational sustainability.  \nThrough shared learning and dialogue\, participants will continue building meaningful partnerships and contributing to a stronger\, more resilient YMCA movement across the region.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/west-balkan-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Gabrovo\, Bulgaria
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
CREATED:20260901T135205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T135205Z
UID:30452-1792540800-1792799999@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:From Digital Hubs to Future Skills: The Next Chapter
DESCRIPTION:The project aims to strengthen the role of YMCA Digital Hubs in developing future skills and supporting local communities. Through collaboration\, knowledge exchange and innovative approaches\, the initiative will contribute to creating relevant\, sustainable digital programmes tailored to the needs of young people and local organisations.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/from-digital-hubs-to-future-skills-the-next-chapter/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
CREATED:20260901T142121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T142121Z
UID:30463-1792713600-1792972799@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Challenge Conference of Y's Men with YMCAs in Europe
DESCRIPTION:The Challenge Conference\, organized by Y’s Men International Area Europe and YMCA Europe\, will take place in Bratislava\, Slovakia\, from October 23–25\, 2026.  \nThe event will bring members of both organizations together to discuss shared challenges\, exchange perspectives\, strengthen cooperation\, and explore practical ways to better serve young people and build compassionate communities. Its three-day program will focus on connection\, collaborative projects\, and commitments for future action. More information here.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/challenge-conference-of-ys-men-with-ymcas-in-europe/
LOCATION:Bratislava\, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
CREATED:20260901T141123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T141651Z
UID:30459-1792800000-1793404799@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Leadership Academy 2026 | Session II
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Academy is a movement strengthening project of YMCA Europe aimed at building the capacity of YMCAs through developing leadership skills of young people\, striving to grow in their roles and positions\, seeking to make more impact in communities through their YMCAs. \n 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/leadership-academy/
LOCATION:Toledo\, Spain
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
CREATED:20260901T124208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T072745Z
UID:30443-1794268800-1794614399@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:13th National General Secretaries Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 13th YMCA Europe National General Secretaries Forum will take place in Vienna from 10 to 13 November 2026\, bringing together national YMCA leaders from across Europe. \n The meeting will provide a valuable space to exchange knowledge and best practices\, discuss common challenges and strategic priorities\, strengthen relationships\, and explore new opportunities for collaboration and shared learning across the European YMCA movement.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/13th-national-general-secretaries-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
CREATED:20260902T091736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T091736Z
UID:30473-1796083200-1796428799@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Areas Movement Strengthening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The leads on Movement Strengthening from Area Alliances get together for analysis of Health Assessment and Organisational Development\, creating the global report and paying some study visits to the partners organisation dealing with capacity building.  \nThe meeting is organised by World YMCA within the SAMS initiative (Strategic Alignment and Movement Strengthening).
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/areas-movement-strengthening-meeting/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270124
DTSTAMP:20260912T032306
CREATED:20260902T092140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T092352Z
UID:30477-1800316800-1800748799@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Global Movement Strengthening Meeting (SAMS)
DESCRIPTION:The whole SAMS group (Strategic Alignment and Movement Strengthening) gathers for annual strategic review and operational plan 2027 creation.  \nMovement Strengthening is one of the key support functions of the Vision 2030 dealing with capacity building and organisational development. More can be found here: https://www.ymca.int/movement-strengthening/ \nThe meeting is organised by World YMCA.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/global-movement-strengthening-meeting-sams/
LOCATION:Finland
CATEGORIES:Other event
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